U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Human health is kind of important, but EPA ignored the costs. That's what the Daily Press editorial, "Supreme Court calls on federal regulators to consider costs when making intrusive rules" (July 7) implies in its analysis of the Supreme Court's decision regarding EPA's Mercury and Air Toxics Standard made in June. That doesn't sit well with me for two reasons. The first is that it misinterprets the facts in the case. The second, and the more important reason, is that the sentiment fails to appreciate the real costs to everyday Virginians who are suffering due to air quality issues. Thankfully, my first problem is addressed by simply sharing the facts....

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